It would work but it would be a patch and a band aid for a more seriuos problem.
As mentioned if this car has been sitting .. I recommend using a high detergent oil or a engine flush to UNSTICK the bad lifter ... if it turns out that it dont go away .. the ebst thing to do is measure the distance the rocker travels up and down as compared to the others .. not while running ...but just by clicking the engine over ..if the distance is the same it a sticky lifter .. if its not then its a worn lobe.
Ron
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